AAERT CDR EXAM PREP Complete 2026/2027
Update- 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 & Final Exam
Compilation | Expert Strategies, Review of All
Combined Study Guide’s Key Quizzes, and
Practice Questions for Guaranteed Success
Description
This AAERT Certification (CER/CET) Exam is a Multi Choice & True & False Q&A,
focusing on electronic court reporting and transcription standards, legal terminology,
and courtroom procedures - courtroom protocol, legal Latin phrases, and case
management. It requires knowledge of federal rules and procedures.
Study Guide Key Topics (1/4 - 4/4 Structure)
Based on available study materials, the prep content is generally broken down into these core areas:
1. Digital Recording Setup & Technology (1/4)
Microphones: Understanding cardioid (heart-shaped, single voice) vs. omnidirectional (all directions)
patterns.
Equipment: Condenser (48v phantom power) vs. Dynamic microphones.
Audio Quality: Managing ambient noise and proper mic placement (e.g., low-profile boundary
microphones).
2. Legal Terminology & Vocabulary (2/4)
Common Phrases: Voir dire, hearsay, percipient witness, surprise witness.
Legal Processes: Depositions, sworn affidavits, interrogatories, and the "burden of proof".
3. Courtroom Procedures & Ethics (3/4)
Official Record: Definition and components (oral, visual, documentary, physical).
Procedures: Handling exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and managing recording software.
4. Examination Preparation & Best Practices (4/4)
Focus Areas: The exam evaluates listening accuracy, formatting standards, and legal knowledge, not just
typing speed.
Exam Details
1
, Format: Multiple-choice.
Key Areas: covers 2025/2026 updates.
Quiz_________________?
Is it true cases can settle without making it to court -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
If the cases is about a car accident on 10/19/2022, what term describes
that date? -
Answer☑️
Date of Loss
Quiz_________________?
A _____ is a medical professional hired by the defense attorney who
assesses the plaintiff's health. They provide an unbiased report of the
patient's injuries, including an estimated amount of time required for the
treatment and when the employee can return to work. -
Answer☑️
Independant Medical Examiner
Quiz_________________?
2
, _____ are generally held to determine a court order or for some procedural
matters. -
Answer☑️
Hearings
Quiz_________________?
Is it true that it is essential for a digital court reporter to capture a clear and
accurate record? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
Is it true an electronic court reporter uses a different method of court
reporting than a digital court reporter would? -
Answer☑️
False
Quiz_________________?
In case law, what influence(s) future decisions? -
Answer☑️
Past decisions
3
, Quiz_________________?
What is the correct order of examination? -
Answer☑️
Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-
examination
Quiz_________________?
Is it true written interrogatories are part of the discovery phase of a case? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The phrase "fed third" stands for the third set of federal volumes, and is
transcribed as:? -
Answer☑️
F.3d
Quiz_________________?
Who usually schedules a deposition of the plaintiff? -
Answer☑️
The defendant's attorney
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Update- 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 & Final Exam
Compilation | Expert Strategies, Review of All
Combined Study Guide’s Key Quizzes, and
Practice Questions for Guaranteed Success
Description
This AAERT Certification (CER/CET) Exam is a Multi Choice & True & False Q&A,
focusing on electronic court reporting and transcription standards, legal terminology,
and courtroom procedures - courtroom protocol, legal Latin phrases, and case
management. It requires knowledge of federal rules and procedures.
Study Guide Key Topics (1/4 - 4/4 Structure)
Based on available study materials, the prep content is generally broken down into these core areas:
1. Digital Recording Setup & Technology (1/4)
Microphones: Understanding cardioid (heart-shaped, single voice) vs. omnidirectional (all directions)
patterns.
Equipment: Condenser (48v phantom power) vs. Dynamic microphones.
Audio Quality: Managing ambient noise and proper mic placement (e.g., low-profile boundary
microphones).
2. Legal Terminology & Vocabulary (2/4)
Common Phrases: Voir dire, hearsay, percipient witness, surprise witness.
Legal Processes: Depositions, sworn affidavits, interrogatories, and the "burden of proof".
3. Courtroom Procedures & Ethics (3/4)
Official Record: Definition and components (oral, visual, documentary, physical).
Procedures: Handling exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and managing recording software.
4. Examination Preparation & Best Practices (4/4)
Focus Areas: The exam evaluates listening accuracy, formatting standards, and legal knowledge, not just
typing speed.
Exam Details
1
, Format: Multiple-choice.
Key Areas: covers 2025/2026 updates.
Quiz_________________?
Is it true cases can settle without making it to court -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
If the cases is about a car accident on 10/19/2022, what term describes
that date? -
Answer☑️
Date of Loss
Quiz_________________?
A _____ is a medical professional hired by the defense attorney who
assesses the plaintiff's health. They provide an unbiased report of the
patient's injuries, including an estimated amount of time required for the
treatment and when the employee can return to work. -
Answer☑️
Independant Medical Examiner
Quiz_________________?
2
, _____ are generally held to determine a court order or for some procedural
matters. -
Answer☑️
Hearings
Quiz_________________?
Is it true that it is essential for a digital court reporter to capture a clear and
accurate record? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
Is it true an electronic court reporter uses a different method of court
reporting than a digital court reporter would? -
Answer☑️
False
Quiz_________________?
In case law, what influence(s) future decisions? -
Answer☑️
Past decisions
3
, Quiz_________________?
What is the correct order of examination? -
Answer☑️
Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-
examination
Quiz_________________?
Is it true written interrogatories are part of the discovery phase of a case? -
Answer☑️
True
Quiz_________________?
The phrase "fed third" stands for the third set of federal volumes, and is
transcribed as:? -
Answer☑️
F.3d
Quiz_________________?
Who usually schedules a deposition of the plaintiff? -
Answer☑️
The defendant's attorney
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